The Florida A&M Department of Public Safety is still investigating a case in August where students had their private iRattler accounts hacked. Authorities will not disclose the number of students affected from this bank fraud. However, Shane Williams, a student at FAMU discovered he was not the only victim in […]
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FAMU gear hits No.1 in sales
Florida A&M University has been ranked No. 1, for the third year, when it comes to HBCU’s and the selling of its licensed merchandise. According to the Collegiate License Company, FAMU’s sales have increased by 25 percent in the last fiscal year. The profit from the licensed selling […]
Board of Trustees breaks down finances
President James Ammons deferred a bonus of more than $80,000 at the recent Board of Trustees meeting after accepting a bonus of more than $100,000 last year. The meeting began with the introduction of board members and distinguished guests. Among the guest was trustee and FAMU SGA President Gallop […]
More iRattler victims
The Florida A&M Department of Public Safety is still investigating a case in August where students had their private iRattler accounts hacked. Authorities will not disclose the number of students affected from this bank fraud. However, Shane Williams, a student at FAMU discovered he was not the only victim […]
Housing fines continue to cost students
Palmetto Phase III residents came home last week to find a sign taped to their doors. Students were told to attend a mandatory meeting in the facility’s assembly room Tuesday night, provide an excused absence allowance from the resident director or face a $75 fine. In the Residence Life guidebook, […]
Parking amnesty period comes to an end
It’s now open season for parking tickets on Florida A&’M’s campus as the unofficial grace period has ended. Students must avoid a number of violations to keep them from paying a hefty ticket including parking in a service area to obstructing traffic, both $25 fines. The Parking and Traffic Regulations […]
FAMU prepares students for the Atlanta Classic
Ninety dollars is a seat on the student government bus, a hotel room and tickets to the FAMU- Tennessee State University Classic game. “SGA does not make any money from the students participating in the ATL Classic,” said Morris Hawkins coordinator of budget for the Student Government Association According to […]
Pharmacy building construction underway
Phase II of the Pharmacy Building, a 65,000 square feet structure will cost more than $ 30 million. This semester, rattlers have seen several buildings on campus revamped and constructed, such as Tucker and Jones Halls. As construction begins on another educational building, students are excited for the benefits. “I’m […]
African-American men lead in prostate cancer
#8220;Foreign born black men are expected to have a 7.8 percent longer life expectancy than native born,” said University of Florida Professor of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy Folakemi T. Odedima, Ph.D. With a 54.5 percent mortality rate, African American men lead in the number of cases in prostate cancer. FAMU’s […]
Tucker Hall receives an official unveiling
On Wednesday, the newly renovated Tucker Hall was made official. At noon, President James Ammons, Chancellor Frank Brogan and Chair of the Board of Trustees William Jennings began the ceremony by cutting the orange and green ribbon that blocked the buildings entrance. The crowd applauded and then made its way […]